Calories in a Honeycrisp Apple

Ellen Swanson Topness

The delicious Honeycrisp apple places regularly as one of the best apples in sensory evaluations conducted by the University of Minnesota. This tasty apple, characterized by a distinctive yellow background overlaid with mottled red, is excellent for salads, sauces and raw. It is also a beneficial choice as part of a healthy and balanced diet due to its low-calorie, high-fiber content.

Calorie Count

The U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient database lists the caloric content of apples -- unspecified type -- based on size. The calorie count ranges from 77 calories contained in a small fruit to 116 calories in a large. The Washington State Apple Coalition states that a large 8-ounce generic apple contains 130 calories. A medium-sized Honeycrisp apple will fall somewhere in this range.

Other Benefits

Apples are also excellent sources of dietary fiber, with a medium apple containing almost 5 grams of this important nutrient that aids in digestion and creates a sense of fullness. This sense of fullness may help decrease caloric intake, thus aiding in weight loss. In addition, this fruit is fat-free and cholesterol-free and therefore makes a guilt-free dessert or snack.